Mack Brown reflects on challenge of keeping Drake Maye at North Carolina

Posted Jun 23, 2023
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye was one of the most valuable targets in the country this offseason. Nonetheless, the sophomore signal caller will suit up for the Tar Heels again next season. UNC head football coach Mack Brown discussed the process of fending off outsiders from his coveted quarterback during “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Thursday. (On3.com)

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